Candied Bacon and Smoked Gouda Beef Burger
with fries
Prep & Cook Time: 35-45 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat, Sesame
- Fiber-Rich
- Protein-Packed
Chef
David Padilla
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 2 Russet Potatoes
- 10 oz. Ground Beef
- 2 Potato Rolls
- 2 oz. Diced Seasoned Roasted Red Tomatoes
- 2 Smoked Gouda Slices
- 1 oz. Bacon Bits
- ½ oz. Brown Sugar
- 0.44 oz. Mayonnaise
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories950
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Carbohydrates77g
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Net Carbs72g
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Fat48g
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Protein50g
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Sodium1360mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Small Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 2 Plates
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using ground turkey, cook until patties reach minimum internal temperature, 6-8 minutes per side.
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1 Roast the Fries
Cut potatoes into 1/4"-thick fries and pat dry.
Place fries on prepared baking sheet and toss with 1 tsp. olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Spread into a single layer.Roast in hot oven until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes, tossing once halfway through.While fries roast, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Tomatoes
Coarsely chop tomatoes.
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3 Toast Rolls and Cook Patties
Form ground beef into two equally-sized patties, about 5" in diameter. Season both sides with 1/4 tsp. salt and a pinch of pepper.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add rolls to hot, dry pan, cut-side down, and toast until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes.Remove from burner and transfer to a plate. Keep pan over medium-high heat.Summertime, and the grilling is easy! To grill this burger, heat grill to medium. Follow same instructions, grilling until browned and beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes per side.Add patties to hot, dry pan. Cook until lightly charred and patties reach a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 4-6 minutes per side.Remove from burner. Top patties with cheese. Cover and let melt, 1-2 minutes.While patties cook, continue recipe. -
4 Make the Candied Bacon
Place a small non-stick pan over medium heat.
Add bacon to hot, dry pan. Stir often until browned, 2-3 minutes.Add brown sugar and 2 tsp. water. Stir often until water is almost entirely evaporated, 2-3 minutes.Hot bacon alert! Keep an eye on pan as bacon may burn easily.Remove from burner and transfer bacon to another plate. -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping bottom roll with mayonnaise, tomatoes, patty, candied bacon, then top roll. Bon appétit!
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